Nursing Assistants Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,090 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $26,250
90th percentile $38,820
Employed locally 2,250
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,250
    25th
    $28,730
    50th (median)
    $30,090
    75th
    $35,370
    90th
    $38,820

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 58% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,940
    Midland, TX $36,910
    Amarillo, TX $36,020
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,990

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in McAllen, TX is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.37 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in McAllen, TX is 23.9% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in McAllen?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,250 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,730.